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USA Republicans broad attack to stop any action on Climate Change

a broad, coordinated pro-polluter legislative assault to weaken America’s clean air standards and block climate action. …..

Clean Energy Compromise Bill, New Bills Would Completely Block GHG Regulation Moves to Permanently Block Greenhouse Gas Regulations, Sustainable Business, 2 Feb 2011, “…….11 Republican senators, led by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), introduced a bill Monday that would permanently block the Environmental Protection Agency and from regulating greenhouse gases without explicit approval by Congress. Continue reading →

February 3, 2011 Posted by | climate change, politics, USA | Leave a comment

USA’s federal government has duty to address climate change

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 leaves no doubt that it is the federal government’s responsibility to help the nation mitigate climate change. In that act, Congress declared the federal government should “use all practicable means to the end that the Nation may fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the environment for succeeding generations.”……..Some argue that as we struggle to get the economy back to full strength, we cannot afford to address these problems. The reality is, we can’t afford not to……

At the Crossroads: Floods, Fires and Another Teachable Moment, THE HUFFINGTON POST, William S. Becker, 3 Feb 2011, Like the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the extreme weather events occurring worldwide offer a teachable moment on the need to address climate change. Continue reading →

February 3, 2011 Posted by | climate change, history, USA | Leave a comment

USA nuclear industry just not financially viable, despite government promotion

”…… the economics are not in place. ”Right now, it’s stuck,” John Reed, an investment banker who specialises in nuclear projects, said. of the planned nuclear revival.

Cheap gas gets in the way of new reactors The US federal and state governments want power plants but very little construction is under way, Sydney Morning Herald,  Matthew Wald. 3 Feb 2011, In his State of the Union address, the US President, Barack Obama, proposed giving the nuclear construction business a type of help it has never had, a role in a quota for clean energy. But recent setbacks in a hoped-for ”nuclear renaissance” raise questions about how much of a role nuclear power can play. Continue reading →

February 3, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, USA | Leave a comment

truly clean energy promoted by California’s lawmakers

Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards, San Francisco Chronicle, By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press, February 2, 2011 The California Legislature’s Democratic leaders are promising quick passage of bills they say will position the state as the national leader in developing clean energy alternatives and green jobs…..Other measures would speed up permits for renewable energy projects and promote preparing students for future green jobs…..Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards

February 2, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) closing work on Yucca waste depository

NRC moving forward with plan to close out review of Yucca nuclear waste site, chairman says, Canadian Business Online, By Frederic J. Frommer   3 Feb 2011,WASHINGTON (AP) – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is closing out its work on Yucca Mountain in Nevada as a nuclear waste repository, Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | USA, wastes | Leave a comment

Testing of animals for radiation levels

Animals at nuclear sites trapped, testedPublished: Feb. 2, 2011 WASHINGTON, (UPI) –– Scientists testing for radiation at a South Carolina site where materials were refined for U.S. nuclear weapons say they’re looking at the area’s animals. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | environment, USA | Leave a comment

Now a US Democrat senator is calling nuclear “clean”!

Key senator backs nuclear in clean [?] energy proposal – Nation – Macon.com, Jan. 31, 2011   By FREDERIC J. FROMMER – Associated Press WASHINGTON — A clean energy standard that includes nuclear power has the support of the Senate energy committee chairman,……..Democratic Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico made his position known Monday, following President Barack Obama’s call in last week’s state of the union for 80 percent of the nation’s electricity to come from clean sources by 2035. Obama expanded on previous efforts that would have focused exclusively on renewable sources like wind and solar by adding nonrenewable sources like nuclear, natural gas and “clean coal.” Key senator backs nuclear in clean energy proposal – Nation – Macon.com

February 2, 2011 Posted by | spinbuster, USA | Leave a comment

Toshiba America Nuclear Energy accused of discrimination against women

“pervasive discrimination against its female employees”

In lawsuit, HR exec accuses Toshiba branch of gender discrimination | Washington Business Journal by Ben Fischer, January 31, 2011, Falls Church-based Toshiba America Nuclear Energy Corp. is the subject of a $100 million gender discrimination lawsuit filed by its former human resources manager on Monday. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | civil liberties, USA | Leave a comment

Nuclear power merger between Duke and Progress still financially risky

The key questions are, who would pay for those multi-billion dollar projects…?…..New nuclear projects are being abandoned in several states and foreign countries – after millions were invested – due to technical complexities and soaring cost estimates….Even Progress CEO Bill Johnson admitted last month that a merger with Duke would still leave nuclear construction “a risky proposition.”…..

Beware the bill for nuclear plants – Other Views NewsObserver.com, BY LYNICE WILLIAMS AND JIM WARREN, 2 Feb 2011, Recent news of a merger between Duke Energy and Progress Energy sets the stage for North Carolina to become home to the nation’s largest electric utility. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, USA | Leave a comment

Wikileaks: report on nuclear trafficking

NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT/PORTAL DETECTION AT BUJUMBURA – Telegraph, 2 Feb 2011, Passed to the Telegraph by WikiLeaks 9:00PM GMT 01 Feb 2011(SBU) “……..Post wishes to alert the Department and Washington agencies per reftel that it has received a report indicating a potential incident of illicit trafficking in nuclear and/or radiological materials. The report was generated by the Defense Attach (DATT) after a meeting with host government intelligence officials, who brought the suspect material into the room. Information concerning this report was initially relayed to PMAT by telephone at 1035Z, and further information was transmitted by email at 1151Z.2.(S/NF) Details of the incident follow:…..”NUCLEAR SMUGGLING INCIDENT/PORTAL DETECTION AT BUJUMBURA – Telegraph

February 2, 2011 Posted by | safety, USA | Leave a comment

More oversight planned for Entergy’s Vermont nuclear power plant

“I am deeply concerned with Vermont Yankee’s lack of transparency about serious problems that continue to be discovered around the plant,”

Vermont To Create Oversight Committee For Entergy Nuclear Plant – WSJ.com,By Naureen S. Malik, Dow Jones  NEW YORK  2 Feb 2011, -Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has ordered the state utility regulator to appoint a new oversight committee for Entergy Corp.’s (ETR) nuclear plant amid worries over radioactive-material leaks. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | safety, USA | 1 Comment

Troubled Hartsville nuclear power plant to get more federal scrutiny

SC nuclear plant under increased fed oversight – Bloomberg, HARTSVILLE, S.C. (AP), 2 Feb 2011, — Federal nuclear regulators say they will increase oversight of a power plant near Hartsville.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission said in a news release Tuesday additional oversight of the H.B. Robinson nuclear power plant comes after two electrical fires and a plant shutdown in March. The company also reported a problem with an emergency diesel generator and had an excessive number of unplanned reactor shutdowns last year…….As part of the oversight, the plant will be subject to additional inspections by the commission. Those inspections have not been scheduled. SC nuclear plant under increased fed oversight – Bloomberg

February 2, 2011 Posted by | safety, USA | Leave a comment

Uranium mining’s risk in times of flood

Beach study warns of risk if uranium mine floods By Aaron Applegate, The Virginian-Pilot, February 2, 2011 Massive flooding near a proposed uranium mine in south-central Virginia could temporarily contaminate Virginia Beach’s water supply, a city study released Tuesday found. City officials oppose mining a Pittsylvania County hilltop rich in uranium, fearing a hurricane or tropical storm could destroy landfill-like containers holding radioactive waste and flush contaminants into Lake Gaston, a main source of city water.
The state is exploring lifting a 29-year ban on uranium mining for the Pittsylvania project, about 200 miles from Virginia Beach……Tom Leahy, director of public utilities.  said flooding from past hurricanes, including Camille in 1969, show the area is at risk. Beach study warns of risk if uranium mine floods | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

February 2, 2011 Posted by | Uranium, USA, water | Leave a comment

The waste and water costs of coal and nuclear

200B Gallons of Water Drawn Each Day for U.S. Coal, Nuclear Power, SustainableBusiness.com 31/1 2011, An astounding 200 billion gallons of water withdrawn from America’s water supply each day… and four metric tons of high-level radioactive wastes for every terawatt of electricity produced by nuclear reactors, even though there is no long-term storage solution in place Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, USA | Leave a comment

Young children’s increased cancer risk fron 3-D dental X-rays

“Keeping in mind that the radiation received has cumulative effects, adding unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient may result in a higher biological risks, particularly in the more susceptible young children……

Using 3-D X-rays for orthodontic kids may up radiation risk, Sify News, 2011-01-31 Researchers have indicated that some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging. Continue reading →

February 2, 2011 Posted by | health, USA | Leave a comment

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